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Experience the Essence of the City by Walking tour
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Joined 2025
Discover the heart and soul of Saigon while gaining a deeper understanding of Vietnam’s resilience, history, and culture. Learn why the Vietnamese people are celebrated for their courage and strength, having triumphed over foreign forces throughout history. This journey offers a glimpse into Vietnam’s heroic past, dynamic present, and promising future. Walking through the city streets will provide the most authentic insight into local life and traditions.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
War Remnants Museum
- We will meet at the following address: 28 Vo Van Tan street, D3.
War Remnants Museum
Begin your journey at this powerful museum featuring thought-provoking exhibits on the Vietnam War and its lasting impact, offering an essential perspective on Vietnam’s history.
Independence Palace
Visit this historic landmark, a symbol of Vietnam’s reunification, known for its striking architecture and pivotal role in ending the Vietnam War.
Notre-Dame Cathedral
Admire this stunning French-colonial cathedral, boasting iconic twin spires and reflecting the harmonious blend of French and Vietnamese influences.
Saigon Central Post Office
Designed by Gustave Eiffel, this beautifully preserved colonial-era post office is an architectural masterpiece and a favorite spot for visitors to send postcards home.
City Book Street
Step into this hidden gem in the heart of the city, where you can experience modern Vietnam’s creativity, energy, and literary culture.
Vietnamese Coffee Break
Conclude your tour with a cup of traditional Vietnamese coffee, famous for its rich, bold flavor, often sweetened with condensed milk—the perfect way to relax and immerse yourself in the city’s vibrant atmosphere.
Ending Point
The coffee shop
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Private English-speaking Tour Guide.
War Remnants Museum entrance tickets.
Bottles of water.
Coffee.
Raincoat (if raining).
Food & Snack.
Transportation.
Independence Palace entrance ticket.
Tour Important Information
* This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
* Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
Important message from the supplier
If you have more than 6 persons, I can customize a tour for you maximum 10 person.
Tour Customizable: Yes, share your preferences in the inquiry form!
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2025
About Tour Guide Xuan N.
Hi, I’m Xuan - a passionate local tour guide who started out as a solo guide many years ago. Over time, I’ve been lucky to work in nearly every corner of the tourism world in Vietnam - from operations to leading tours on the ground. These years of experience have taught me one essential thing: a truly memorable journey isn’t just about the places you visit, but about how you experience them.
As much as I love sharing Vietnam with travelers myself, I came to realize that one guide alone can only offer one perspective. But Vietnam is a land of rich diversity - in its people, stories, food, and culture. So I began connecting with other like-minded, passionate independent guides, people with unique styles, stories, and ways of bringing Vietnam to life.
Together, we formed a small collective of guides who share the same core belief: that travelers deserve authentic, meaningful experiences through different lenses and voices. When you book a tour with us, you might meet me, or you might be accompanied by one of my trusted teammates. Each of us brings something different to the journey, but all with the same heart and dedication to making your time in Vietnam unforgettable.
So whether you’re here to see the hidden corners of Hanoi, take in the countryside, explore history, or simply taste your way through Vietnam. We’ve got someone who’s just right for your trip.
I hope to welcome you soon, whether as your personal guide, or through one of my amazing colleagues.
Let’s explore Vietnam in the most memorable way possible.
Reviews
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Anirudh A.
“Xuan's kindness made Vietnam even Sweeter”
Booking Xuan is the best decision I made on my Vietnam trip. With limited time to spare in the city and my first time visiting Vietnam, I allowed Xuan to select the itenerary for an entire day, she organized everything from the car to the locations to see and it was a delightful day complete with resounding emotions from taking in Vietnam's rich and sometimes difficult times in history. Her English is very good and clear. This is surely a most beautiful country and Xuan kept it interesting, captivating and it almost felt like the country had personified herself as Xuan explained all the culture and history. We started off at Independence palace, followed by district 5 china town wholesale market, Then a traditional Chinese temple dedicated to an ancient sea goddess, The war remnants museum was moving as it was difficult to see the troubles this wonderful country had witnessed. We then went to an excellent vintage style cafe called Saigon sunrise cafe where I enjoyed the most wonderful coconut milk coffee. Followed by amazingly yum banh mi. Finally visiting the tunnel house in hcmc. All the while the driver was patiently waiting and driving us around place to place, safely and the car too was super comfortable, spacious and clean. The entire day's cost was superbly great value for what I got to experience, and I was made sure to be comfortable through out by my highly considerate guide and the driver gentleman too. Overall, I assure that anyone booking with Xuan for her tour will leave knowledgeable, wise and extremely glad that they picked her to show them around. You've not seen Vietnam until you've been shown it by the kind and knowledgeable Xuan!
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Xuan N.
Dear Anirudh, Thank you so much for your kind words! It was truly an honor to be your companion on today’s tour, and I also learned a lot from the knowledge you shared. I hope your trip in Vietnam will be memorable and bring you the results you are looking for. Thanks once again, and wishing you a lovely evening! Xuan
$60/ per group
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